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THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US LIVE FOR CHRIST
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
Philippians 1:19-21

Luke 11:9-13

 

“…through your prayer,

and the supply of the Spirit…”

 

THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US LIVE FOR CHRIST
 
The other essential component necessary to enable us to live for Christ is the supply of the Holy Spirit. The word “supply” (Phil 1:19) has the sense of a full, lavish supply. This is what is promised to every believer, for we are taught to pray for the filling of the Holy Spirit.
 
Paul was certain that it was the abundant grace of God working through the Holy Spirit that enabled him to be able to live for Christ amid the adversity that he faced. It was through the encouragement and guidance of the Spirit that he was not discouraged by the many people who opposed him. They preached out of envy and strife, seeking to add afflictions to him in his bonds (Phil 1:15-16). It was the Spirit’s empowerment that granted him the strength and conviction to boldly preach Christ to the soldiers who were standing guard over him in prison. In like manner, all of us need the Holy Spirit in our lives to enable us to live victorious Christian lives.
 
Remember that as believers, we too have access to God through prayer, and have been promised the abundant supply of His Spirit. As the Lord Jesus Christ assured His disciples: “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” (Luke 11:13).
 
In times where we feel down, or distant from the Lord, remember to pray. Remember to quench not the Spirit. Rather, yield to His guidance, to allow the Spirit to turn our desires away from the world and towards Christ. Continually pray for the filling of the Holy Spirit, that we will have a clear sight of our purpose in this life, that we can confidently echo with Paul: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil 1:21)!
 
THOUGHT: How often should I pray for the filling of the Holy Spirit?
PRAYER: Father, may Thou fill me with Thy Spirit that I may be able to live each day for Christ.

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